Some of the biggest names in Humber business have reacted to Boris Johnson being announced as the 海角视频’s new Prime Minister.
Mr Johnson beat rival candidate Jeremy Hunt in the final vote cast by around 160,000 Tory members on Tuesday morning.
Leading names from the Humber’s business sector have since had their say on the outcome of the leadership race, with Brexit and British Steel taking centre stage.
David Hooper, external affairs manager for Hull and Humber Chamber of Commerce, said: "He has been elected to the leadership of the Conservative Party with a strong mandate from it, but he still faces the challenge of resolving the Brexit issue.
He still has the challenge of getting it done, getting it through parliament, which still seems as divided as it always has been.
"For the Chamber, from the business perspective, we feel the Brexit crisis has to be rectified as quickly as possible because it is clearly affecting business now as results of our quarterly economic survey clearly demonstrated.
"There are still strong feelings either way on both sides of the debate, passionately held views and we need to resolve it one way or another as soon as we can for the good of the country."
Lord Haskins, chair of the Humber LEP, also commented on the result.
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He said: “The new Prime Minister will inevitably be heavily focussed on Brexit, but it is important that he and his Government do not lose sight of other pressing issues and opportunities that will also affect the Humber.
“Firstly, the new Government must ensure that the recovery of British Steel is one of their top priorities, to safeguard jobs in Scunthorpe and beyond, and ensure this vital industry can remain competitive in the 海角视频 long into the future.
“Secondly, the Government needs to continue the momentum around the national Industrial Strategy.
“The Business Secretary asked us to accelerate our local industrial strategy, which includes an emphasis on clean energy and new manufacturing jobs. We are making good progress and want this to continue under the new administration.
“Finally, the new Prime Minister has an opportunity to make a stronger commitment to the advancement of the Northern Powerhouse, including by delivering increased transport investment in the North of England, and I hope he will be ambitious in this regard.”
The race for Number 10 has unsurprisingly been dominated by debates and arguments over Brexit.
Mr Johnson has previously said he is determined to take the 海角视频 out of the EU on October 31, and crucially without a deal if necessary.
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His rival candidate had argued he was better placed to secure a negotiated exit from the EU, and had implied he would consider asking for a further extension beyond that date if needed.
Mr Johnson’s approach to Brexit – in particular his willingness to leave the EU without a deal – has been met with concerns by Humber business leaders in the past.
Adam Couch, CEO at Hull FTSE food giant Cranswick, previously said: “Food is one of the largest sectors in the 海角视频, so the importance of getting the right Brexit deal cannot be overstated.
“It is important there is something in the deal for the free movement of goods. Export is a key factor for our business.
“The last thing we can afford is a hard Brexit. That would be the worst of all worlds.”
The former president of Hull and Humber Chamber of Commerce, Steve Eastwood, has also had his say on the result.
He said: "It worries me because I'm not sure he is stable enough to hold that position. As Mayor of London it was a position where it was all smiling, all about PR and marketing. That's one thing. As Prime Minister I'm really unsure.
"We are in a political wilderness where I'm not sure who from any party you would want in there.
"It is a hospital pass really, someone passing him the ball with the four best forwards running towards him. I don't see how he can win.”
Leading East Yorkshire confectioner Shepcote has also previously spoken out to its customers on the subject of Brexit.
It said in a statement: “Regular customers should rest assured that whatever the Brexit outcome, we will look after them wherever we can.
“They will be our first priority, while those who buy from us on an ad hoc basis or are simply making speculative approaches because their own supplier has let them down, will go to the back of the queue.
“Concerns about any increased duty in the event of a no-deal Brexit cannot be addressed because once again, no one knows what the effects might be.
“However, should there be an increase in import duty which leads to higher prices, then Shepcote will try to mitigate most of these…”
The 海角视频 boss of Siemens has also spoken out recently about the “irreparable damage” a no-deal Brexit could have on manufacturing.
Juergen Maier CBE said of a no-deal scenario: “This will certainly lead to short-term economic turmoil, but my big worry is that in the long-term it will create irreparable damage, particularly to manufacturing and high-tech sectors. That will cripple our hopes of competing in the fourth industrial revolution.”
Elsewhere in Yorkshire, Rachel Reeves, MP for Leeds West & Chair of the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Select Committee, has said that the prospect of a Boris Johnson premiership fills her "with dread".
And Leeds East MP Richard Burgon said: "The priority now for all progressives is to make him the shortest-serving PM in history, beat his hard-right No Deal plans & get Jeremy Corbyn into No.10".